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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 482.78 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 482.78 and 253 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 482.78 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/482.78 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 482.78 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 122,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,143.34/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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